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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.16, 13,996.68 and 3,491.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.16, 13,996.68 and 3,491.92 is: 5,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.16 : 13,996.68 = 3,491.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.16/13,996.68 = 3,491.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.16x = 13,996.68 × 3,491.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.16x = 48,875,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,875,286.83/9,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.05

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